Burglary wipes out Habitat for Humanity home
Mom, kids have nearly all possessions stolen
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Story Created:
Aug 1, 2008 at 4:56 PM EST
Story Updated:
Aug 1, 2008 at 7:12 PM EST
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - January was a good month for Raeshonda Williams. She and her three young girls had just moved into a new Habitat for Humanity home in Lehigh Acres, a home she had helped build. But their dream of home ownership has been shattered. Thursday, thieves broke in when the family was away and stole nearly everything in the house. Clothes, furniture, school supplies, toys and even food was taken.
Judging by tire tracks in the driveway, Williams believes the criminals drove a truck right up to the front door, broke through a window and began unloading the contents of the house.
Now, Williams' kids are afraid to return home. "I'm trying to reassure my kids- they don't want to live here anymore," she says, "they fear that someone's going to come in while we're here."
Williams did not have insurance for the contents of the house so she is essentially starting over. She and the kids still have their beds but not much else.
If you'd like to help out, call Habitat for Humanity at 239-652-0434. If you think you know anything about the crime, you are advised to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Monday, Aug 11 at 4:18 PM April wrote ...
I have heard of this kind of "rob and steal everything including the food" thing as of late. It happened to a neighbor who has a rental in N. Ft. Myers and now this. I think it's ILLEGALS who are doing it -- who steals the FOOD?!? Think about it -- the law is finally cracking down on the illegal invaders and they're getting desperate. Time to get that concealed weapon permit...
Monday, Aug 11 at 4:17 PM Lauren wrote ...
It is very easy to pass judgment when you actually know nothing of the facts. This working Mom of three girls had to put in over 100 hours on her house and she appears to work as she was wearing nurses/doctors scrubs. My Mom kicked my abusive/alcholic father out in 1973, having to raise 4 kids by herself, when that was not the norm. Don't be so quick to judge. We all have life events happen to us, sometimes beyong our control.
Sunday, Aug 3 at 10:20 AM Peter wrote ...
I agree he is stupid but before you call someone stupid learn how to spell it.
Sunday, Aug 3 at 8:03 AM Shan wrote ...
We will keep you in our prayers and we know by faith that everything will work out. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.
Sunday, Aug 3 at 1:48 AM Candace wrote ...
That comment about her having been given a free home filled with free stuff how ignorant can you be. She worked vey hard for every thing in that house. Harder than most and she did not deserve to have that happen to her. So think before you post comments and do not even know the person.
Saturday, Aug 2 at 11:25 PM Cape Coral listener wrote ...
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Lee Co. Sheriff's Dept. could do a fund drive for her. Maybe they could pay for surveilance for her family with recording devices and get her an attack dog!
Saturday, Aug 2 at 4:23 PM slddgk wrote ...
To continue my comment. Before you spout off ignorant accusations and conclusions, get the facts. The one thing I hate the most are people who think they know everything - when actually they have not a clue what they are talking about.
Saturday, Aug 2 at 4:21 PM slddgk wrote ...
First of all, the home was not free. They are required to work 500 "sweat equity" hours, plus pay $1200 before they move in to go towards closing costs. They have a mortgage that they have to pay which is according to their income. So to "AM WHEN DEOS IT STOP" comment understand that this is not a "FREE" home like you think. They have to work hard and it takes a couple of years before they earn enough "sweat equity" hours, and are approved. There are alot of requirements that need to be met.
Saturday, Aug 2 at 1:30 PM Anonymous wrote ...
To the stupid idiot that posted a comment about her gold teeth. First learn to spell correctly befor you go posting unneccessary comments to a woman who working full time and going to school full time and worked very hard to provide for her children. You are as ignorant as it gets. My heart goes out to her and her family and I will be contacting Habitat for Humanity to donate things to her and by the way their home is not free they still pay a down payment like everyone else idiot.
Saturday, Aug 2 at 9:05 AM unknown wrote ...
who ever wrote about the gold was very stuip
Saturday, Aug 2 at 7:50 AM WHEN DEOS IT STOP wrote ...
we already gave her a new home for free so why not fill that home with more free stuff. i work hard , i strugle , where my free stuff.
Friday, Aug 1 at 10:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...
She still has her gold teeth, and probably an cadiallic with rims!
Friday, Aug 1 at 6:50 PM sharon boylan wrote ...
I am the return to vendor clerk for a local retailer. I have two chairs. They have a minor defect in the fabric. The vendor does not want to pay return shipping. They have authorized me to donate them. If you could have Miss Williams contact me we would be happy to give them to her. Please have her call me. 239 349 5361 I am available any time before 9PM. If I do not answer please leave a message. Thanks, Sharon Boylan
Friday, Aug 1 at 6:21 PM Diana Costello wrote ...
I currently have school supplies, a tv, and a few other things I would like to donate to Ms. Williams in her time of need. Please let me know what I can do. email - drc629@embarqmail.com - home 239-369-5749
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